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Gormenghast

Seen it?

2000 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Comedy, Action & Adventure

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was critically acclaimed, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Agatha All Along, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, tense.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 4 hours in all.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

At the Castle of Gormenghast, the Groan family has ruled with dusty ceremony for more than seventy generations. A clever and ambitious new kitchen boy, Steerpike, begins to insinuate himself into the affections of Lady Fuchsia Groan and to murder his way to power.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Mervyn Peake, Malcolm McKay

  • Jonathan Rhys MeyersSteerpike
  • Celia ImrieGertrude, Countess of Groan
  • Neve McIntoshLady Fuchsia Groan
  • John SessionsDr Alfred Prunesquallor
  • Fiona ShawIrma Prunesquallor
  • Christopher LeeFlay
  • Warren MitchellBarquentine